U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a federal crackdown aimed at ending crime in Washington, D.C., declaring on August 11, 2025, that crime in the capital is "ending and ending today." Bondi emphasized the use of all available federal powers to combat criminal activity and highlighted her control over the Metropolitan Police. She expressed a commitment to making Washington, D.C. safe and clean again, referencing directives from President Donald Trump. In subsequent updates, Bondi noted that despite protests, many residents have shown support for law enforcement efforts by coming out of their homes to thank officers for improving safety on the streets. The federal intervention under the Trump administration seeks to restore order and reduce rampant crime, including drive-by incidents, in the city.
"Under Donald Trump's directive, DC will become safe again and it will become clean again." @AGPamBondi tells @seanhannity in an exclusive interview that "citizens are coming out of their homes" and thanking law enforcement officers "for keeping them safe." https://t.co/zmlY6Gc5CT
Attorney General Pam Bondi gives an update on the sweeping federal crackdown to restore safety in Washington, D.C.: "Under Donald Trump's directive, DC will become safe again, and it will become clean again.“ https://t.co/upVsTw2R86
🚨 BREAKING: AG Pam Bondi just revealed citizens are coming out of their homes in Washington DC, THANKING police, after Trump’s federalization. https://t.co/F6ITZeM0zS Imagine that. THEY SUPPORT IT. “Despite what we've seen with these crazy protesters out there, citizens are